Pet Care Aide: Grooming & Boarding | Flexible Hours

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Madisonville (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Tchefuncte Animal Hospital in Madisonville is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for grooming and boarding patients. You will help keep kennels clean, feed and exercise animals, and assist Doctors or Technicians as needed to ensure high-quality care. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Responsibilities include careful record-keeping, safety practices, and maintaining a clean, organized facility. Prior veterinary experience is appreciated and PPE is required to protect staff and animals.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary settings is helpful.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; assistance for heavier loads.
• Adherence to OSHA safety practices including proper PPE.

Responsibilities

• Provides care for patients visiting for grooming or boarding.
• Admits patients according to instructions, records contact and pickup details.
• Records feeding, appearance and behavior; notes general condition.
• Observes patient health and signs of illness; reports as needed.
• Handling and restraining patients safely as required.
• Walks patients multiple times daily for exercise and elimination.
• Ensures clean, fresh environment; proper labeling of cages and belongings.
• Performs regular cleaning, washing, and laundry as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Tchefuncte Animal Hospital in Madisonville is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for grooming and boarding patients. You will help keep kennels clean, feed and exercise animals, and assist Doctors or Technicians as needed to ensure high-quality care. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Responsibilities include careful record-keeping, safety practices, and maintaining a clean, organized facility. Prior veterinary experience is appreciated and PPE is required to protect staff and animals.